Patrick D. Tucker

LAKESIDE — Patrick D. Tucker, born Nov. 10, 1960, in Polson, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, in Lakeside.

Though Patrick was young when he left this world to be in heaven, he lived a great life. He loved his wife, Angela, who calls him her "knight in shining armor." they were married July 18, 1998. He was a very dedicated father to his sons Coby and Tyler. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and was a sports fanatic.

He grew up in the Flathead Valley and had many wonderful friends. In high school he was an all- conference wide receiver his senior year for the Polson Pirates football team. He was an avid Oakland Raiders football fan.

He was a very skilled butcher working at M & S Meats for over 14 years. He also beat the whole family at every trivia game we played. But he did it with a smile..

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen and Pauline Daley.

He is survived by his wife Angela Tucker and sons Coby and Tyler of the home in Lakeside; his parents, Kip and Glenda Knote of Kalispell; his sister, Trisha Tucker, and nephew Jake of Kalispell; his brother, Mick Tucker, and niece Tess of Lakeside; nephew Tanner Tucker of Denver; step-brothers Kip Knote and wife Arlene and nieces Addison and Dana and Cory Knote and wife Tracie and nieces Stacie, Meghan and Emma, all of Denver; aunts, Lois Buck of Lakeside and Gretchen Baker of Ronan; grandparents Gerald and Helen Knote of Great Falls; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and friends, and his faithful dog Hunter.

His wife and sons would like everyone to know that his memory will continue on in everything that they do. He was well loved and well lived! He will be sadly missed by all.

Memorial Services for Patrick were held Aug. 12, at Johnson Mortuary Chapel with Pastor John Ulrich officiating.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Pat Tucker Children Trust Fund, P.O. Box 48, Kalispell, MT 59903-0048.

Johnson Mortuary & Crematory is caring for Patrick's family.